Production and Decay of Strange Particles

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“Production and Decay of Strange Particles”
The Outer Limits episode
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 30
Written by	Leslie Stevens
Directed by	Leslie Stevens
Guest stars	George Macready Rudy Solari Joseph Ruskin Leonard Nimoy Signe Hasso Robert Fortier
Photographed by	Kenneth Peach
Production no.	30
Original airdate	April 20, 1964
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"Production and Decay of Strange Particles" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 20 April 1964, during the first season. The episode was likely the first dramatic film production to incorporate the concept of quasi-stellar objects (abbreviated as quasars or QSOs). These strange objects eject extraordinary amounts of energy, such as x-rays and gamma rays, as well as matter at relativistic speeds. The first quasar was discovered by Dutch astronomer Maarten Schmidt less than a year before this Outer Limits episode aired on U.S. television. In 1978, the first microquasar was discovered. The closet microquasar to Earth is a mere 1,500 light years distant.

Contents 1 Opening narration 2 Plot 3 Closing narration 4 Cast 5 External links

[edit] Opening narration

In recent years, nuclear physicists have discovered a strange world of sub-atomic particles, fragments of atoms smaller than the imagination can picture, fragments of materials which do not obey the laws of gravity. Antimatter composed of inside-out material; shadow-matter that can penetrate ten miles of lead shielding. Hidden deep in the heart of strange new elements are secrets beyond human understanding-new powers, new dimensions, worlds within worlds, unknown.

[edit] Plot

Forthcoming.

[edit] Closing narration

As Man explores the secrets of the universe, strange and inscrutable powers await him. And whether these powers are to become forces of destruction or forces of construction will ultimately depend upon simple but profound human qualities: Inspiration. Integrity. Courage.

[edit] Cast

• George Macready – as Dr Marshall
• Signe Hasso – as Laurel Marshall
• Joseph Ruskin – as Collins
• Robert Fortier – as Paul Pollard
• Allyson Ames – as Arndis Pollard
• Rudy Solari – as Griffin
• Leonard Nimoy – as Konig
• Barry Russo – as Terrell
• Willard Sage – as Coulter
• Paul Lukather – as Official

[edit] External links

• Detailed episode guide by 'Monsieur Vincent'
• "Production and Decay of Strange Particles" at TV.com